Nearly $270,000 in trade school scholarships were awarded to 80 high school seniors across Illinois and Missouri. JUNE 9, 2025: Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 MTI High…
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What Are the Basics of Cosmetology?
Cosmetology is the professional trade of beautifying skin, hair, and nails, a creative options for those seeking secondary education. In order to work in the industry, cosmetologists must first be trained and licensed. Hair Care…
Punkin Chunkin 2018
In the spirit of Halloween, the welding team at Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is doing some good 'ol punkin chunkin. Watch as Mike Casper (VP/Executive Director of Welding), Paul Schaefer (Campus President East Peoria) and…
How Long is Cosmetology School?
Are you interested in becoming a cosmetologist? Are you wondering how long cosmetology school will take? Cosmetology, the professional trade of hair, nail, and skin beautification, is known for helping individuals look and feel their…
What Goes into the Cost of Getting a CDL License?
A commercial driver's license, also known as a CDL license, is the required documentation for working in the trucking industry. To drive Class A, B, or C vehicles, you'll need the appropriate credentials and a…
Why Is Cosmetology Considered a Trade?
Cosmetology is often thought of as a creative field that allows for artistic expression in the forms of perfectly curled hair or dramatic eyeliner wings. But why is cosmetology also considered a trade? A career…
How Much Training Does It Take to Become a Truck Driver?
If you're interested in starting a new career as a truck driver, Midwest Technical Institute offers the necessary training to obtain your commercial driver's license (CDL) after passing your state's licensing exam. The MTI CDL Training…